When Wilmington gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including sugar maple, red maple, American beech, white birch, northern red oak, eastern white pine, and eastern hemlock, drop heavy debris into open gutters. Maple seed wings fall each spring, while a heavy carpet of leaves, acorns, and pine needles usually peaks in early October. In Wilmington, freezing nights and snow create severe ice dams when trapped moisture cannot drain through packed downspouts. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, to protect every residential home. A clear system lets melting snow drain freely before cold nights freeze standing water along the gutterline.